An elaborate railroad car made for Lincoln was used in his funeral.

Lincoln would sometimes travel by train, and a specially constructed railroad car was built for his use. Sadly, he would never use it during his lifetime, as the first time it left Washington was to take his body back to Illinois.

The car also carried the coffin of Lincoln's son Willie, who had died in the White House in 1862.

An honor guard rode in the car with the coffins. When the train arrived at the various cities, Lincoln's coffin would be removed for funeral ceremonies.